Im Getting a tatoo but dont know if there is a way to find out who the best is in my area or if there is a way to find out can some one help??
2006-11-23 13:16:16 · 11 answers · asked by lenabean420 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
myspace is a wonderful resource. also, i don't know where you are located but there are many tattoo conventions all over the country and at each convention many tattoo artists from all over the usa come together in one place to do tattoos. that is a wonderful place to find just the perfect tattooer for you. many of these artists are extremely talented. always ask to see a portfolio before getting tattooed. if an artist doesn't have a portfolio, don't use them because their tattoos probably aren't that great. good luck!!!
2006-11-23 18:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Word of mouth is alright, but not everyone knows what a good tattoo really consists of. Most artists now have websites with examples of their work online, and bios so you can find out how long they've been tattooing, and what they specialize in.
Start with the phonebook. Then look up each place online and pick the places whose artists you like the best. Then visit the shops and if you like the atmosphere and you'd feel comfortable there, and you're impressed by their work, THEN make your decision. The 3 things I find most important are portfolio, cleanliness, and atmosphere.
Happy Inking!
2006-11-26 23:51:25 · answer #2 · answered by Meghan P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ask around. The type of artist you will need to have will depend on the type of tattoo you want. Most artist specialize in a particular type of tattoo.
2006-11-23 21:26:16 · answer #3 · answered by bigbadwolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can search on yahoo and goodle or look through the phone book and call places. But the best is word of mouth if you've heard people mention a place look into them.... BMEzine.com is a cool place to look for info on tattoos and piercings.
2006-11-23 21:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by LoveLeighe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit the shop and ask to see their work, a good artist will have pictures
2006-11-24 01:41:45 · answer #5 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://www.tattoojohnny.com to locate some reputable tattoo artists and find some designs.
2006-11-23 21:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of i were u id go to Ur biggest city that has a tattoo place go to someone with a bunch
of tattoos and ask them so if you need to no more questions I'm at sporty_babe_94
2006-11-23 21:22:13 · answer #7 · answered by sporty_babe_94 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check their credentials, are they licensed? is their shop clean? use clean blister packed needles EVERY time? sterilized bagged tubes EVERY time? wear gloves? not smoking/or eating in tattoo area? do they have photos of stuff they have done? word of mouth~what have you heard from others and what kind of ppl were those others?
2006-11-23 22:36:58 · answer #8 · answered by lili t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask around especially people, who have great looking tattoos
2006-11-27 16:39:24 · answer #9 · answered by deborah b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Word of mouth. Then check them out for yourself to see if you like the styles they do.
2006-11-24 05:23:04 · answer #10 · answered by K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋